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Coimbra insider's guide

what we
cook best

Leitão à Moda da Bairrada

Slow-roasted suckling pig with crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat. Pair it with a glass of Espumante for the ultimate experience.

João dos Leitões | 3 min walk (210 m)

Arroz de Lampreia

A seasonal delicacy (January–April) featuring lamprey cooked in its own blood for a rich and unique rice dish. A must-try for adventurous foodies!

Restaurante Nacional | 9 min walk (650 m)

Chanfana

Tender, slow-cooked goat meat marinated in garlic, bay leaves, and red wine. Served with boiled potatoes and greens, it’s a hearty taste of tradition.

O Trovador | 6 min walk (280 m)

Bacalhau à Coimbra

Portugal’s beloved classic with a local twist – codfish, potatoes, garlic, onions, eggs, and parsley, all drizzled with olive oil. Simple yet packed with flavor!

Solar do Bacalhau | 4 min walk (250 m)

Crúzio

Egg yolk jam and toasted almonds create this delicious treat, elegantly boxed for takeaway with illustrations inspired by local spiritual heritage.

Café Santa Cruz | 2 min walk (190 m)

Pastel de Tentúgal

A delicate, flaky, and crispy pastry filled with luscious egg yolk custard. Sweet, delicate, and utterly irresistible!

Pastelaria Briosa | 3 min walk (240 m)

Arrufadas de Coimbra

With its soft texture and irresistible flavor, Arrufada is a lightly sweet bread, often infused with sugar, cinnamon, and sometimes fruits.

Pastelaria Penta | 4 min walk (350 m)

Manjar Branco

This unique dessert surprises not only with its shape but also with its ingredients, which include rice flour, milk, orange blossom, sugar and boiled chicken breast.

Pastelaria A Brasileira | 2 min walk (170 m)

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